Le Tanneur is a French leather goods maison, founded in 1898. Our women's handbags are cut from full-grain cowhide, a real leather chosen for the way it ages: it develops a patina over the years rather than wearing out. Each bag carries the everyday essentials: phone, wallet, keys.

Real leather: full-grain

Full-grain leather, used across our women's handbags, is the top layer of the hide, left intact. It keeps its natural grain and patinas with use rather than wearing down. All of our leathers come from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), an independent environmental audit of tanneries. Some of our leathers are soft and supple, made for bags that sit close to the body and move with you; others are firmer, for structured bags that hold their line. Some of our handbags are made in Signature leather, a full-grain leather micro-embossed with the house's T monogram.

Compact for the evening, roomy for the day

Our sizes run from Mini to Maxi. Compact styles hold a phone, keys and a card holder. Medium and large formats carry a full day: wallet, pouch, diary. Each product page lists exact dimensions in centimetres and how the bag is carried: by hand, on the shoulder, or crossbody, depending on the model. If you need a bag that fits a laptop, our laptop bags are designed for exactly that.

Black, tan, and the season's colours

Black, tan and mahogany work year-round, with anything. Each collection then brings its own colours: olive green, burgundy, navy. The branding stays quiet: a small metal stamp or the house's T, nothing more.

Made to last, bought direct

A well-made bag shows in the details: even stitching, clean cuts, fine hardware. We have held ourselves to that standard for over 125 years, inside the bag and out. Two of our lines are Made in France: Louise and Hortense. Buying from our own site means the full range, the current collections, and the maison behind the bag.

Questions & Answers

Q1. Are Le Tanneur handbags real leather?

Yes. Our women's handbags are made of full-grain cowhide, the top layer of the hide. It is real leather that develops a patina over time instead of wearing out.

Q2. How much does a Le Tanneur handbag cost?

Most of our handbags are priced between €400 and €600. That reflects full-grain leather and the work of a leather goods maison.

Q3. Where can I buy genuine Le Tanneur handbags?

Directly from our official site, letanneur.com, which carries the full current collections. Our products are also available in Le Tanneur boutiques, which are listed in our store locator. 

Q4. Can I fit a laptop in a Le Tanneur handbag?

No. Our handbags are designed for the essentials: phone, wallet, keys. For a bag that holds a laptop, our laptop bags collection is built for it.

Q5. Do you deliver internationally, and are customs duties included? 

We offer worldwide shipping. Pricing varies by region. We invite you to simulate an order up to the payment stage to see the applicable shipping rate for your country and whether customs duties and taxes are included. 

Q6. What sizes do the handbags come in?

Sizes run from Mini to Maxi. Each product page gives the exact dimensions in centimetres and what the bag holds, so you can compare with a bag you already own.

Q7. How do I care for a soft leather handbag?

A soft, dry cloth is enough for everyday care. Avoid water and household products. Soft, smooth and grained leathers each need slightly different care: the product page tells you which leather your bag is made of.